[ltp] Thinkpad Keyboard Question

[Hamish Marson]

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Richard wrote:
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>> The keyboard on this Thinkpad is in good shape, except for the
>> number 9 key. When pressed, the key tilts to the left. It feels
>> like a foreign object is sitting under the right side of the key
>> and not allowing the entire key to be depressed. Is there a
>> simple procedure to pop off the key cap, and clean and adjust the
>>  action? Google searches aren't returning much, except how to
>> replace the entire keyboard. Any help would be appreciated.
>
>
> I've never disassembled a thinkpad kbd, but I have disassembled an
>  UltraNav USB keyboard, which is, I think, very similar.
>

I pop my keycaps off all the time (What can I say, I'm a messy eater).
WholeGrain bread is a killer... Those bits of hard grain that fall off
tend to get under the keys & they just don't work properly any more.

Just pop a fingernail under the front edge, & leaver it up. Then get
the offending material out (Blow it, or pick it out is better), & pop
the cap back on.

Takes about 30 seconds.

Or you can take the whole keyboard out & bash it upside down/sideways
a bit (3 screws on the bottom of the thinkpad & it pops out as a unit).

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